Gina Marie and the Golden Bucks’ Offers Latest Cover Hit, ‘Where the Blue of the Night (Meets the Gold of the Day)’
Written by Staff on 29 August 2024
I remember those nights when my better half was miles away, and every passing day seemed to stretch longer than the last. The world seemed a little duller, and the colors around me lost their vibrancy. All I could think about was that moment when we’d be together again, when the blues of the night would finally fade into the golden warmth of the day, and everything would be right again. This feeling of longing and hope for a reunion is at the heart of the timeless classic, “Where the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day,” a song that has been given a fresh, Americana twist by Gina Marie and the Golden Bucks.
The original version of “Where the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day” was immortalized by Bing Crosby in 1931. Written by Fred Ahlert and Ervin Drake, the song became a signature piece for Crosby and solidified its place in the Great American Songbook. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a dreamlike meeting place where two worlds—night and day, reality and dreams—come together. It’s a place where someone special is waiting, where hope and longing for reunion find solace. This simple yet profound message resonated with audiences back then, and it continues to touch hearts today.
Gina Marie and the Golden Bucks have taken this classic and woven it into their own rich tapestry of Americana music. Gina Marie DeGregorio, the band’s leader, has a deep connection to Chicago’s early jazz scene, having been a key contributor to it for years. Her journey to forming the Golden Bucks was anything but straightforward. After spending eight years touring with a pop rock band, a vocal injury forced Gina to step back. During her recovery, she found herself drawn to Chicago’s vibrant dance community, where she was introduced to the vintage sounds of early American music. This sparked a love for the genres that would eventually shape the Golden Bucks‘ unique sound.
With Brendan Frank on electric guitar, Edgar Gabriel on fiddle, Eli Broxham on bass, and John Rice on acoustic guitar, mandolin, and Dobro, the Golden Bucks bring together the most iconic sounds of American music. Their style is a blend of Western Swing, Blues, Old Country, Rockabilly, Early Jazz, and Folk—genres that have shaped the American musical landscape from the 1920s to the early 1960s. Each band member brings their own flavor to the mix, creating arrangements that highlight the unique strengths of their instruments. It’s this rich combination of sounds that makes their music so special.
“Where the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day” is the sophomore track from the Golden Bucks, featured on their upcoming album, Pastures of Plenty. This track is a perfect example of how the band takes classic songs and reimagines them in their own style. With Edgar Gabriel’s fiddle and John Rice’s Dobro weaving together seamlessly with Gina Marie’s vocal harmonies, the song feels like a breath of fresh air, a nostalgic nod to the past while still feeling utterly contemporary. It’s one of those tracks that makes you want to hit repeat and get lost in its melody and lyrics.
So, if you’re in the mood for a song that captures the essence of longing and hope, and if you appreciate a good Americana twist on a classic, give “Where the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day” a listen. It’s more than just a song—it’s a journey back to a time when music was all about emotion and connection.
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